- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
The Innovation School at Cv
Federal NCES profile for The Innovation School at Cv, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291201003371
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Innovation School at Cv earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Innovation School at Cv has class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Innovation School at Cv ranks #5 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201003371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
The Innovation School at Cv held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 291201003371 · St Louis, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 9.5:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
The Innovation School at Cv held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
The Innovation School at Cv in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- This school 143
The Innovation School at Cv
143 students
What this shows The Innovation School at Cv reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Innovation School at Cv compares
The Innovation School at Cv held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 112% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Missouri - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.8%
Two or More 9.1%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, The Innovation School at Cv is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Innovation School at Cv Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Innovation School at Cv's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Innovation School at Cv
How many students attend The Innovation School at Cv?
The Innovation School at Cv has 143 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Innovation School at Cv?
The student-teacher ratio at The Innovation School at Cv is 9.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Innovation School at Cv?
97.9% of students at The Innovation School at Cv are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Innovation School at Cv?
The largest demographic group at The Innovation School at Cv is African American at 81.8% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Innovation School at Cv?
The Innovation School at Cv has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Innovation School at Cv rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, The Innovation School at Cv ranks #5 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides The Innovation School at Cv, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.